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Towing & roadside assistance in Charlottetown

Charlottetown towing is short-haul by geography, but island nor'easters drift roads shut all at once, and the Confederation Bridge's wind restrictions strand high-sided vehicles on both ends - operators here plan around the bridge status page like it's the weather.

Towing companies serving Charlottetown

Nick's Towing

Charlottetown towing specializing in luxury and specialty vehicles

★★★★★ 5 (487 reviews) · 391 Brackley Point Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1E 3C2
Flatbed TowingRV & Trailer TowingTire ChangeLockout ServiceRoadside Assistance24 Hour Towing

Shaw's Towing Service Ltd

Ten-truck fleet covering Prince Edward Island's towing needs

★★★★★ 4.5 (203 reviews) · 419 Mt Edward Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K8
Light Duty TowingHeavy Duty TowingFlatbed TowingMotorcycle TowingLong Distance TowingRoadside Assistance +5 more

Kevin's Auto Repair & Towing

Bonshaw's 24/7 towing and full-service auto repair

★★★★★ 4.6 (38 reviews) · 1248 New Argyle Rd RR 1, Bonshaw, PE C0A 1C0
24 Hour TowingFlatbed TowingWheel-Lift TowingBattery BoostLockout Service
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Driving, parking & towing in Charlottetown: what to know

Your rights when you're towed in Prince Edward Island

PEI towing operates under general consumer law. Charlottetown and Summerside enforce winter parking restrictions during storm events. The Confederation Bridge posts its own wind restrictions - high-sided and towing vehicles are barred first.

Stuck on the highway?

Small island, short distances - but winter storms shut everything at once and the bridge closes to exposed vehicles in high wind. If you're towing a trailer, check bridge status before committing to a crossing.

Winter reality check

Island nor'easters drift roads closed fast. The 511 line and storm patience are the whole playbook.

Who to call in Prince Edward Island

911
Emergencies

511
PEI 511 - road conditions and Confederation Bridge status

902-566-7112
RCMP PEI non-emergency

Towing and roadside assistance in Charlottetown

What towing costs here

Around Charlottetown, expect a typical hook-up fee of $75–$110 plus roughly $3.00–$4.00 per kilometre for a standard light-duty tow, before tax. Nights, storms, winching and heavy vehicles cost more; short in-town tows often land near the minimum. Always ask for the all-in price to your destination before the truck rolls - reputable operators quote it without hesitation. Roadside fixes (boosts, lockouts, tire changes) usually run a flat $45–$120 and are worth asking about first.

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